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Welcome to all things Wildlife, dedicated to describing, discovering and inspiring everyone about nature, the countryside and special places. all things Wildlife is an ever growing collection of articles, tutorials, guides, reviews and ramblings all with one thing in common...increasing our enjoyment of the countryside. Whether you want to find key species, visit amazing places, improve your wildlife photography or just enjoy your local walks more there is something for you.
Creating foreground blur
One of the questions I am often asked about my images is: “how do you get the foreground so blurry?”
Enjoying the Countryside with your dog
“To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, when doing nothing was not boring - it was peace.” So said the French writer Milan Kundera and I agree.
Creative Props for Bird of Prey Workshops
Workshops are a great way to photograph captive species and Oliver Smart shows us how to maximise the experience with a variety of bought and found props.
The grey seals of Donna Nook, Lincolnshire
There are many places to see grey seals all around the British coastline but to see them at their breeding colony in early winter there are few better places to get close and watch the action than Donna Nook in Lincolnshire.
Moth Trapping at Home
Want a new nocturnal wildlife hobby, then moth trapping could be the thing for you. Oliver Smart talks you through the best methods of studying and photographing moths in your garden.